AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-14701E wins all 11 shared benchmark tests against the AMD Ryzen 5 150. The largest margin appears in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where Intel scores 176 against AMD's 47, a 73.3% deficit for the Ryzen part. This is the single biggest relative gap in the entire comparison and points to a substantial difference in raw integer throughput under specific workload patterns.

The passmark_physics test shows the second-largest divergence. Intel posts 2399, AMD only 806, a 66.4% difference. Physics simulation workloads often rely on heavy parallel floating-point execution, and the Intel chip's advantage here is consistent with its edge in passmark_floating_point_math, where it scores 61873 versus 35118, a 43.2% lead. The floating-point result alone suggests the Intel part handles scientific and simulation-oriented code with far more headroom.

In passmark_multithread, Intel delivers 26112 against AMD's 17492, a 33% advantage. This test typically measures overall throughput across all cores and threads, so the Intel chip's 8 cores and 16 threads versus AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads likely explains much of the gap. Similarly, passmark_integer_math shows Intel at 81325 versus 62151, a 23.6% lead, and passmark_data_compression shows Intel at 282939 versus 211289, a 25.3% edge.

Single-thread performance also favors Intel decisively. The passmark_single_thread score is 4305 for Intel and 3155 for AMD, a 26.7% difference. This is not a narrow margin; it indicates a clear per-core performance advantage for the Raptor Lake architecture, not just a core-count effect. The passmark_data_encryption test is the closest contest, with Intel at 14862 and AMD at 13425, a 9.7% edge. Even the "closest" result still favors Intel by double digits in percentage terms across most other tests.

The passmark_extended_instructions test shows Intel at 18528 versus AMD's 14675, a 20.8% lead. Random string sorting, a workload sensitive to memory access patterns and branch prediction, gives Intel 29158 against AMD's 22382, a 23.2% difference. Across every metric, the Intel Core i7-14701E holds a consistent, often large, performance advantage over the AMD Ryzen 5 150 in direct comparison.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not win a single benchmark in the head-to-head set. Its strengths are therefore relative to its own characteristics, not against this particular Intel rival. The Ryzen 5 150 carries a 35 TDP, which is notably lower than Intel's 65 TDP. The data shows it is a mobile-segment part on AMD Socket FP7, designed for lower-power environments. Its integrated Radeon 660M graphics provide a built-in GPU solution, whereas Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins every measured workload category. That includes compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithreaded throughput, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The most pronounced wins are in physics (66.4% lead) and prime numbers (73.3% lead), followed by floating-point math (43.2% lead). The smallest wins are in encryption (9.7%) and extended instructions (20.8%), but even those are clear margins.

For workloads that depend on single-core speed, such as lightly threaded applications or legacy code paths, Intel's 26.7% lead in passmark_single_thread is decisive. For fully parallel workloads like rendering or data compression, Intel's multithread and compression scores (33% and 25.3% leads, respectively) show it scales better with additional cores. The AMD part has no workload category in the recorded data where it outperforms Intel, so any use-case split must rely on the non-performance fields: power envelope, platform, and integrated graphics.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is notable: 6 nm versus 10 nm indicates AMD's design targets higher transistor density, while Intel's larger node is paired with a larger die size (257 mm² for Intel versus 210 mm² for AMD).

Cache organization differs significantly. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. Intel's L2 cache per core is four times larger than AMD's, and its L3 cache is more than double the shared capacity. This cache advantage likely contributes to Intel's wins in data compression and random string sorting, where larger caches reduce memory stalls.

The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while AMD supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while Intel's memory bandwidth field is null in the database. Intel supports ECC memory; AMD does not. PCIe generations differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The newer PCIe generation on Intel offers higher per-lane bandwidth, though lane count is lower.

Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon 660M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The market segments are distinct: AMD is a mobile part, Intel is a desktop part. Production status for both is Active, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Intel's release date is 2024-06-30, while AMD's is 2025-09-30, so the Intel part predates the AMD part by over a year in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 150 | Intel Core i7-14701E |

|----------------|-----------------|----------------------|

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.55 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 10 nm |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 660M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-09-30 | 2024-06-30 |

The core and thread counts differ by two cores and four threads in Intel's favor. Base clocks favor AMD (3.30 GHz versus 2.60 GHz), but boost clocks favor Intel by a wide margin (5.40 GHz versus 4.55 GHz). TDP is nearly double for Intel, reflecting its desktop orientation. The socket, process node, die size, cache hierarchy, and memory features all differ as listed above.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: Intel scores 4305 in passmark_single_thread, AMD scores 3155, giving Intel a 26.7% lead.

Q: Does the AMD processor support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported on AMD. The Intel Core i7-14701E does support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: Intel's boost clock is 5.40 GHz, compared to AMD's 4.55 GHz.

Q: What memory standards does each processor support?

A: Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. AMD supports DDR5 only.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: Intel has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while AMD has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a clear winner in raw performance: the Intel Core i7-14701E outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 150 in every single recorded test. The smallest margin is 9.7% in data encryption, and the largest reaches 73.3% in prime number finding. The Intel part's advantage spans single-thread, multithread, floating-point, integer, compression, and physics workloads. Its higher core count, larger caches, and higher boost clock align with these results.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150, however, is not without reason for existence. Its 35 W TDP is much lower than Intel's 65 W, and it is a mobile-segment processor on AMD Socket FP7. For ultra-portable or power-constrained designs, the AMD part offers a smaller die (210 mm² versus 257 mm²) and a 6 nm process, which often correlates with better thermal efficiency. Its Radeon 660M integrated graphics may also serve specific embedded or thin-client use cases.

The Intel part is the stronger choice for any performance-focused workload in the database. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, 33 MB L3 cache, and 5.40 GHz boost clock provide the headroom that AMD cannot match in these tests. The Intel part also supports ECC memory and both DDR4 and DDR5, making it more flexible for server or workstation-adjacent tasks. The AMD part wins only in power envelope and process node, not in any benchmark score. For workloads where every bit of throughput matters, the data points to Intel. For low-power mobile deployments where performance is secondary to efficiency, AMD's profile may fit, but the recorded benchmarks offer no performance case for choosing it over this Intel rival.